James Allen wrote, "The thoughtless, the ignorant, and the indolent, seeing only the apparent effect of things and not the things themselves, talk of luck, of fortune, and chance.  Seeing a man grow rich, they say, ‘How lucky he is!'  Observing another become intellectual, they exclaim, ‘How highly favored he is!'  And noting the saintly character and wide influence of another, they remark, ‘How chance aids him at every turn!'  They do not see the trials and failures and struggles which these men have voluntarily encountered in order to gain their experience; have no knowledge of the sacrifices they have made, of the undaunted efforts they have put forth, of the faith they have exercised, that they might overcome the apparently insurmountable, and realize the Vision of their heart.  They do not know the darkness and the heartaches; they only see the light and joy, and call it ‘luck'; do not see the long and arduous journey, but only behold the pleasant goal, and call it ‘good fortune'; do not understand the process, but only perceive the result and call it ‘chance.'"

Over the past few years, I have come to appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit which resides in my business associates and my friends.  I sometimes stand in awe of your perseverance and upbeat "can do" attitudes.  Watching the process in which your business ideas and dreams start to take shape and burst forth from the conceptual chrysalis into the living breathing world of commerce.  I understand that behind the "luck, good fortune, and chance" in your endeavors, there has been an incredible amount of work.

I applaud you for your efforts.

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